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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.80, 697.98 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.80, 697.98 and 248.72 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.80 : 697.98 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.80/697.98 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.80x = 697.98 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.80x = 173,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,601.59/465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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